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The Desert Voice Editor at 430-6334 Or E-Mail at Desertvoice@Arifjan.Arcent TheThird Army/United Desert States Army Central VoiceDecember 9, 2009 “Ready Tonight ... Sustain The Fight ... Shape The Future” DV Table of Contents Page 4 Aussie Unit BBQ Page 8 UK to Umm Qasr Page 12 DV’s new comic Page 20 Scrapping the wreck Page 24 115th, Kuwait, PMCS Page 28 RODEO Page 37 How much turkey did you eat? TheThird Army/United Desert States Army Central VoiceDecember 9, 2009 “Ready Tonight ... Sustain The Fight ... Shape The Future” On the cover Photoillustration by Sgt. Daniel Lucas Contact us Comments, questions, sugges- tions, story ideas? Call the Desert Voice editor at 430-6334 or e-mail at [email protected]. army.mil. Volume 31, Issue 11 Third Army Commanding General 203rd Public Affairs Detachment Commander The Desert Voice is an authorized publication for Lt. Gen. William G. Webster Capt. Tracey Frink members of the Department of Defense. Contents Third Army Command Sgt. Maj. 203rd Public Affairs Detachment Sergeant of the Desert Voice are not necessarily the official Command Sgt. Maj. John D. Fourhman Sgt. 1st Class Jennifer Rothfus views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government Third Army Public Affairs Officer 203rd Public Affairs Detachment or Department of the Army. The editorial content Col. Gerald O’Hara Print Team D V of this publication is the responsibility of the U.S. Sgt. Daniel Lucas Army Central Public Affairs Office. This magazine Third Army Public Affairs Sgt. Maj. Sgt. David Nunn is published by Al-Qabandi United, a private firm, Sgt. Maj. Brian Thomas The Cpl. Brandon Babbitt which is not affiliated with USARCENT. All copy Third Army Deputy PAO (FWD) Spc. Monte Swift Desert will be edited. The Desert Voice is produced twice a Lt. Col. Jonathan Allen month by the 203rd Public Affairs Detachment. http://www.youtube.com/user/ Voice Find us online at www.arcent.army.mil. dvidshub?blend=2&ob=1 The Desert Voice December 9, 2009 THIRD ARMY Discretionary Calories f you visited the MyPyramid website or read ary caloric limit before you even get to dessert. Iother nutrition related material, you may have Exceeding this limit may mean you are not getting heard the term “discretionary calories.” These enough nutritious foods like dairy or whole grains. are the calories you can consume from solid It may be the reason you are gaining fats, added sugars or alcohol, and still have weight or why your cholesterol or triglyc- a healthy diet overall. Foods containing erides are high. mostly discretionary calories contribute little Focus on getting adequate nutrition to no nutrition but are okay in moderation. from each of the food groups. If you have Depending on your daily caloric needs, this calories left in your budget, then enjoy a allowance can range from 100 to over 400 dessert or a higher fat food. Remember calories per day for individuals who Capt. Kate Schrumm R.D. that the more active you are, the are physically active. U.S. Army Central Surgeon’s Office more calories you need and the Solid fats include butter, margarine, higher your discretionary calorie shortening and fats found in animal products. allowance. These foods should be the first to go if These are different from most oils, because solid you want to lose weight. fats are higher in saturated fat. Some oils like palm and coconut oil, are also high in saturated fat and should be limited or avoided. Solid fats are found in meats – especially processed meats like bacon or sausage, ice cream, baked goods and cheese. Two slices of bacon contain 55 calories from solid fat. Added sugars are mainly found in regular soda, fruit drinks, energy drinks, Gatorade, ice cream, and baked goods like muffins, cakes and pies. This includes the sugar you add to your coffee and brown sugar in your oatmeal. Not the naturally occurring sugar found in fruit and milk. For ex- ample, adding 3 teaspoons of sugar to your coffee contributes 49 calories towards your discretionary calorie allowance. If you only think of desserts or chips as “junk” foods, you might need to look more closely at your diet. Having several high fat foods or high sugar beverages can put you over your discretion- U.S. Army Central USARCENT August 12, 2009 The Desert Voice 3 Australian Unit says “good bye” with BBQ Article and Photos by Spc. Monte Swift 203rd Public Affairs Detachment embers of the Australian Force Unit 2 hosted a BBQ for coalition troops at Billabong Flats, MCamp LSA, Kuwait Dec. 1. The uniquely Australian monthly event marked what could be the last as they prepare to leave Kuwait and con- tinue operations in a different location. The Australian unit, which consists of army, navy and air force, has assisted Third Army in sustaining the fight by working closely with American forces over the past five years. They are responsible for a wide range of logistical support, theater inductions, equipment, weapons training and medical training to military in theater. “We usually get a tremendous turnout from U.S Army, Seabees, Air Force and occasionally British troops from Camp Arifjan joining us as well,” said Squadron Leader Michael Edwards, Force Support Unit 2. “It’s a chance for us to say thanks for all the support we have had and to interact and build relationships with coalition partners. I know we really enjoy it and I think they do too.” Camp Arifjan “The mission here has been successful, because we have 4 The Desert Voice December 9, 2009 THIRD ARMY moved a large amount of stuff,” said Edwards. “We pride ourselves on the service we give. Our motto is anything, anywhere, anytime. If we can get equipment to people, we get it to them.” The unit’s responsibilities for providing support are critical to their Civil War mission’s success with many Australian military serving in Afghanistan. “We are working in Afghanistan toward building up the Afghan Nation- THANKSGIVING DAY al Army as we did in Iraq, so one day we can hand it over and they will be able look after their own security,” said Capt. Rory Hale of Force Unit 2. “We have enjoyed our time here in Kuwait and the fact that all the 1863 facilities have been opened up to us,” said Edwards. “We work with many different countries: Americans, Dutch, British and Canadians. Contribut- ...In the midst of a civil war of ing to an overall mission with lots of different partners has been a terrific unequaled magnitude and sever- experience and is critical we all work together. We are looking forward to ity, which has sometimes seemed a continued positive working relationship.” to foreign states to invite and to provoke their aggression, peace has been preserved with all na- tions, order has been maintained, the laws have been respected and obeyed, and harmony has pre- vailed everywhere, except in the theater of military conflict, while that theater has been greatly con- tracted by the advancing armies and navies of the Union... ...I do therefore invite my fel- low-citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thurs- Tech. Sgt. Jesse Painter, 111th Fire Dept, Willow Grove, Pa., plays bagpipes with backup DJs at the Australian hosted BBQ at Billabong Flats, Camp LSA, Kuwait, Dec. 1. The eve- day of November next as a day ning marked the last monthly gathering as the Australian unit prepares to leave Kuwait and continue operations in another location. of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens. “The want of proper appliances compelled most of the -ABRAHAM LINCOLN men to broil or stew their turkeys, but everyone seemed fully satisfied, and appreciated the significance of this sym- pathetic thank-offering from the loyal North. One soldier said to me, “It isn’t the turkey, but the idea that we care for,” and he thus struck the key-note of the whole festival.” -Capt. George F. Noyes reported from Gen. Phil Sheridan’s Army of the Shenandoah Thanksgiving, 1864 Camp Arifjan THIRD ARMY December 9, 2009 The Desert Voice Chaplain’s Chaplain Steven Michalke Chief, Operations Chaplain Corner Third Army As December 25th grows closer, we may find ourselves feeling exhausted or worse. The unrelenting demands of the holiday season may temporarily rob us of the joy and the peace that might otherwise be ours through the Lord. When the inevitable pressures of the Holiday season sap our strength or test our patience, there is a source from which we can draw the power we need to recharge our spiritual batteries. That source is God. If we genuinely lift our hearts and prayers to our Heavenly Father, He renews our strength. Our task, of course, is to let Him. Here are some suggested “Strengths for the Holidays: and the passing of another Christmas. No wonder we find ourselves reflecting on the past. This year, as we celebrate • Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast this holiday season and give thanks for the ones that have strength – Ephesians 6:10 gone before, let us thank God for all the blessings: past, • You, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is present, and future. And let us keep our happy memories of in the Lord – 2 Timothy 2:1 Christmases past forever in our hearts. Allow me to share • The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become some various Christmas memories for others: my salvation – Exodus 15:2 • Charles Dickens, “happy, happy Christmas, that can •“All the power of God – the same power that hung win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall the stars in place and put the planets in their courses and to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the transformed Earth – now resides in you to energize and traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home!” strengthen you to become the person God created you to • Augusta E.
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